Leash Reactivity Packages – enjoy your walks again!

Do you dread walking your dog? Reactivity packages are for dogs that become difficult to manage when they see certain triggers on leash – for example, other dogs, people, or skateboarders. Common behaviors are pulling, lunging, and vocalizing. Many people describe their reactive dogs as “going crazy” or “losing their minds”. We love our dogs, but walking reactive dogs becomes so stressful and embarassing that people often give up on walks altogether!

Even if your dog’s behavior isn’t quite so strong, now is the time to start training! Addressing reactivity early on tends to have much more dramatic results than waiting until the behavior is better practiced (though we can help those dogs too!).

We can help! We’ll work on getting your dog calm enough that they can focus on you, and on teaching them to walk calmly past their triggers as well as to stay calm and focused in place while triggers go past them. Turn your dog into a pleasant walking companion again!

Choose the package that fits your needs. Choose between day training or coaching – see below for details.

Day training packages – we train your dog for you

All day training packages include:

• At least two weeks of day training:
  • Dr. Spaulding comes to your home to train your dog three times a week for an hour
  • A one-hour transfer session each week where Dr. Spaulding teaches you how to maintain and build on what your dog has already learned
• Two one hour follow up sessions with Dr. Spaulding to make sure you have all of the knowledge and skills you need to maintain the training in the long-run
• Phone and e-mail support for the rest of your dog’s life!

Day training package options*:

*The exact length of package that is best for your particular dog(s) is assessed by Dr. Spaulding at the initial consultation. However, this chart should give you a good idea of length of package you will likely need.

Optional add ons:

• Each additional dog – add 1 day training week ($480)
• Further reduction of distance – additional weeks as discussed with behaviorist
• Additional follow up sessions – $120/hour if purchases prior to the end of the current package (they never expire) or $130/hour after the completion of the package

Coaching Packages – we teach you to train your dog

All coaching packages include:

• • At least three, one-hour coaching sessions where Dr. Spaulding teaches you how to work with your dog
  • Phone and e-mail support for the rest of your dogs’s life!

Coaching package options*:

*The exact length of package that is best for your particular dog(s) is assessed by Dr. Spaulding at the initial consultation. However, this chart should give you a good idea of length of package you will likely need.

Optional add ons:

• • Each additional dog – discuss with behaviorist
  • Additional follow up sessions – $120/hour if purchases prior to the end of the current package (they never expire) or $130/hour after the completion of the package

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING CONDUCTED OUTSIDE WITH THE USE OF MASKS OR ONLINE VIA LIVE VIDEO CALL.

Curious about online sessions? Most behaviors can still be addressed remotely as I am still able to observe your dog’s behavior and your interactions and provide direct feedback.  In fact, the use of video is often more effective than live coaching because of the ability to go back and review what happened and provide specific feedback associated with particular moments in the video.  The only behavior that we really cannot work on remotely as this time is visitors to the home due to social distancing requirements.

Schedule your appointment now!

Please select the option for “Initial Consultations” when scheduling your appointment.

Additional questions?

(518) 369-9135
info@smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com